6. I found a new blog too. Common Sense and Sensibility, written by a friend of Sally Clarkson's daughter, is an encouraging blog on topics like mercy vs. grace, worry, and world issues. This homeschool grad is inspiring women young and old to live a Christ-centered life. Put it on your blog roll or sign up for her emails like I did. You won't regret it!

7. Felt flowers are so easy to make! I made one...oops a green one! (Green flowers are rather rare!) I just picked the first non-shredded, full piece of felt I saw, and it was green. Whoopsidaisy! Oh well. It turned out very nicely. Crafts tend to do that for me when I follow the direction to the letter (or pic here!) I saw this on Pinterest and really wanted to do it.

9. Making snicker doodle cookies is super simple, and they are delicious! I had never tried them until this month, but I am addicted. They were a huge hit at a recent church gathering that I brought them to. The recipe we used is from the book Martha Stewart's Cookies. You could also probably find it online.

10. I already knew this one, but I rediscovered it by rereading the series. I love the Millie books by Martha Finley. (I read the adapted versions by A Life of Faith.) The books are definitely worth a reading by anyone. There are eight books, but they are each easy reads.

Thank you for reading! Also, thank you for making my day brighter with your encouraging words. I cherish each and every comment. If you check back in a day or two, I should have responded to your note. Thanks for dropping me a line!